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A thug who battered his girlfriend with a Flash speed mop in front of their baby has avoided jail after arguing he had mental health issues due to his use of cannabis.

Lewis Royle-Williams, 20, who was drunk, repeatedly struck Kiera Washington on the temple, shoulder and back after an argument erupted at her home following a meal out together. Miss Washington, from Macclesfield , Cheshire managed to flee the house and was able to receive protection and help from neighbours.

She sustained a large red mark to her right shoulder and a large bruise to the middle of her back, plus swelling to her finger caused when she put out her hand to stop the assault. It is thought the child was unharmed in the incident.

When quizzed Royle Williams, from Droylsden , said he was a ''re

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